Monday, November 9, 2009

Spreading the Love for Jamie Blog Hop

What a privilege it is to be asked to be a part of the Spreading the Love for Jaimie Blog Hop, my heart was deeply touched at the story of little Jamie Cates. If you have arrived here from Katharina's Blog, which is the first Blog on the Hop, you are in the right place, if not you might want to go back to the beginning, and make sure you don't miss any of the amazing cards on each Blog.

So many hearts have been touched by this little girls tragedy, which moved the hearts of friends, Erin, Denise and Ann hwo came up with this amazing Blog Hop to help make a difference in this little girl's life. They started “Spread the Love” campaign, and the blog, “Stamp Something for Jaimie”, created with the dream that hundreds of people would extend love and hope by making and sending cards to Jaimie.

"On October 4th, 4 teenagers armed with knives broke into a home in a small town in New Hampshire. Alone and sleeping inside were a mother and her 11 year old daughter. These 4 boys broke into this home with the intent to rob and kill anyone inside. They stabbed the mom, Kimberly Cates, to death and left her daughter, Jaimie, for dead in their driveway. It was a completely random act, their home was chosen only due to its secluded surroundings."

Our hope is that everyone hopping around today will stop for a moment and think about Jaimie and her father and what life must be like for them now. One moment in time has changed their lives forever. We are asking that everyone reading this message please take a moment to make a card and send it off to Jaimie. You can make something very simple or much more involved, but please share some words of hope and love and let her know that people do care and want the best for her. Please send your card to the address below:

Jaimie Cates

c/o Mont Vernon Fire Station

Main Street

Mont Vernon, NH 03057

For my card I used this image that was sent to me in a RAK , we have been told that Jaimie is not really a girlie girl, but she does like hot pink and black. She likes outdoor activities such as biking, skateboarding, razor rip stick, snowboarding, and karate. infact, she is a black belt in karate...so no princesses and fairies on this card, I went for blues and browns on this card.

and pinks and blacks on this.

I also asked my Mum, Lesley(aka SuperNan) if she would like to make Jamie a card, as she has caught the cardmaking bug since coming to visit my family here in Australia a little while ago, it is such a pleasure for me to share this with Mum, who now has her own SplitCoast gallery which you can find here. While you are spreading the love feel free to pop over and give Mum some 'luv!'

The next card is from one of my dearest SCS friends, as well as a Twisted Sister, Peggy(aka Marilyn Prestonn). Peggy was so touched by Jaimie's story when she read it on a card I posted on SCS a few days ago, that she has made one too and I am honoured to be able to share it with you here. You can see Peggy's amazing gallery here

Thank you for stopping by today, your next blog is True's Blog, enjoy all of the creations along the way, you will find over 60 talented stampers, donations from fabulous stamp companies and lots of love. We are being asked to make and send a card to Jaimie as quickly as possible. If you are unable to make a card or wish to do more, please visit our sidebar at theStamp Something for Jaimie Blog and click on the donations link. You can also read about the fabulous prizes that have been donated for those who want to Spread the Love....be sure to check it out!

Thank you for taking part in our Spread the Love blog hop and card drive for Jaimie Cates! I am looking forward to working my way around the Blogs as well and seeing all of the 'LUV' that is so freely flowing - does our hearts good! God bless you!!

I am very happy to be part of this hop and being able to spread some love by sending this brave girl a card as this is common place in South Africa and we have become desensitized by these events which is an absolute tragedy.Paola

AWWWW - these are all awesome cards - Linda!!! I saw this story on the news and my heart was so saddened!!! Even though I didn't get to chance to hop with you guys...I'll have to think of a special card for her!!! ~TFS~ Hugs ~S~

Terrific cards, Linda. That's so cool that your mom is now a stamper and has a blog - what a fun thing to do with her! So happy to see you participating in this wonderful event. All the cards are super and I'm sure Jaimie will be thrilled with them!

My heart breaks for the family. I have an 11 year old granddaughter and I know how devastated I would be! This is such a wonderful thing to do - now I know why I love making cards, it's the beautiful people associated with it!!

Your cards are lovely and sure to brighten little Jaime's day. What a senseless tragedy. Thanks so much for sharing your work and being a part of the resurrection of a little girls hope and sense of security. God Bless.

great cards!How lovely that you folks down under would join in for one of our yanks. Such a terrible thing to happen, let's hope the positive vibes from all us stampers help her heal.I just sent out my card.http://easilyamused-chrisv.blogspot.com/2009/11/color-throwdown-for-cause.html

What wonderful pieces of 'heart' for this little girl! You can't help but feel for this family! Such a stupid, tragic waste of life - I hope they get the people responsible! I'll be popping something in the mail for her!

What a sad tradgedy for this family!!! I just read about Jamie and am now starting the blog hop. Not too sure what I am to do at each blog but look at the cards. I am very new to the whole blog thing and do not know what I am doing yet. Anyway, I will get a card made and mailed to Jamie. Thank you ladies for showing the love to a little girl in need. I feel honored that I stumbled across these blogs and now to be a part of sending her cards.Diana

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About Lovely Linda

I am a stay at home Mum who loves her family and loves to take care of them. I love baking and spending time with special people. I have many creative interests but card making has become a real passion for me and I have met so many beautiful people through making them. I feel that cards are something not be discarded but to be re-read when reflecting or when I feel the need to be picked up. They are a constant reminder of my friends and loved ones and those who care for me. They are a celebration of people and occasions in life. So my contribution to you is to make personalised cards where you can express and write the words of comfort and life in them to inspire, encourage or console. Maybe you would just simply like to express to a friend that they are appreciated. I look forward to meeting you!
God bless you, Linda